You may have missed the following stories, because I never had a chance to report them. According to Willamette Week, Roe, a "back room" of Trent Pierce's Wafu, will be opening sooner than expected. In an article for Portland Monthly, Michael C. Zusman says "The game plan will include a chef’s counter, tasting … [Read more...] about A Huge Roundup of News You May Have Missed…

Where do we like to buy our meat? At least 400 people didn't vote at all, so I'm thinking quite a few just pick up their chops at a grocery store such as Safeway - they don't know what they're. But those who visit the butchery definitely have strong opinions. Here are the results of the survey question, who is the best … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2012: Best Butcher in Portland

O Magazine (Oprah), has published their first food issue, and Portland businesses did quite well. Salt & Straw, Olympia Provisions and Mark Bitterman from The Meadow are mentioned. According to a press release,
After taste testing their way through more than 50 different ice creams they chose Salt & Straw’s … [Read more...] about Portland Businesses Get Love From O Magazine

Since 1999, Saveur has been gathering their favorite dishes, places, food, and people to publish in their annual Saveur 100 issue. This year’s list ranges from Bali, to New Stockholm cuisine, cognac cocktails, the humble cleaver, and Portland’s own Paley's Place and Olympic Provisions. Saveur Editor in Chief, James … [Read more...] about Paley’s Place and Olympic Provisions Make Sauveur Top 100

A review of Olympia Provisions, By Roger Porter
Like impatient readers who sneak a look at the last page of a novel, I have a tendency to scan the dessert selections on a menu before checking out anything else. It’s probably because I want to gage my appetitive capacity to decide if I’ll save room for a sweet, or … [Read more...] about Review: Olympia Provisions – Westside

Olympia Provisions sent out a formal press release today about the changes at the restaurant. As you probably know, Chef Jason Barwikowski left after a dispute in the direction the business should take. They have also confirmed the retail location in the old Carlyle restaurant spot on NW 16th and Thurman. Not the … [Read more...] about More on Chef Jason Barwikowski Leaving Olympia Provisions